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Active and Retired Military Personnel Can Book with Carnival Cruises at Special Rates During Month of May

05/02/2008, 10:18 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


In honor of Memorial Day, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering active and retired military personnel an opportunity to book up to three staterooms for themselves and their friends and family...




Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay, Mexico from the American Safari Cruises' Safari Quest

05/01/2008, 09:10 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


We spent a memorable day with gray whales while on our Sea of Cortez cruise on the American Safari Cruises' Safari Quest. Our hearty group of 16 travelers boarded a...


Holland America Line Offers New Asia Pacific Cruise Itineraries in 2009

04/30/2008, 09:09 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


Holland America Line will feature a selection of nine voyages to the Asia Pacific region in 2009. For the first time next fall, ms Volendam will sail to destinations throughout...

Grand Circle Travel's "Last Minute Cruises"

04/29/2008, 14:06 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


Frequent readers of About Cruises will remember what a great time my mom and I had last year on our Grand Circle Russian Waterways cruise. Grand Circle Travel frequently has...

Cunard Line Announces 2009 Voyages

04/28/2008, 12:15 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


Following simultaneous World Cruises in early 2009, Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 and the new Queen Victoria will celebrate Cunard’s 170th year in service by embarking on a series of...

New 10-Day Crystal Cruises' Land Tour Creates 32-Day Vacation Experience

04/27/2008, 09:39 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


Crystal Cruises has crafted an unusual 10-day Portugal/Spain overland tour in connection with Crystal Serenity's October Mediterranean/Canary Islands cruise and November Transatlantic crossing. This year, Crystal Serenity's annually scheduled dry...

Silversea Cruises' Prince Albert II - Images of New Luxury Expedition Ship

04/26/2008, 10:18 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


The Silversea Cruises' Prince Albert II, a new small expedition ship, will launch in June 2008. The Silversea ice-class vessel will carry just 132 guests in 66 ocean-view accommodations, many...

Holland America Line Eurodam Debuts New Dining Choices

04/25/2008, 10:00 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


Along with its main dining room, the Lido, and the Pacific Northwest-themed Pinnacle Grill, the ms Eurodam will expand its dining choices to include restaurants featuring Asia and Italian cuisine,...

MSC Cruises Welcomes Newest Ship - MSC Poesia

04/24/2008, 09:38 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


Earlier this month the MSC Poesia was welcomed into the MSC Cruises fleet in grand style with a regal celebration in Dover. The ship was christened by Hollywood royalty and...

Royal Caribbean International Takes Delivery of Independence of the Seas

04/23/2008, 10:04 | About Cruises - Cruise Travel Vacation Planning Guide


Royal Caribbean International took delivery of its newest ship - Independence of the Seas - during a ceremony at Aker Yards in Turku, Finland, earlier this month. Independence of the...

Brazil – the ultimate South American travel destination

By: Ken Wilson

Brazil is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world because of its exotic landscapes, lively cities and perfect white-sand beaches. World-famous events, such as the Rio Carnival, also take place in Brazil, ...
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The Plaza Mayor - The Social Epicenter of Madrid

By: Ken Morris

If you’re planning a trip to Madrid, Spain don’t miss The Plaza Mayor; one of Madrid’s most popular tourist attractions. Not only will you enjoy the dining and shopping but you’ll also get a great feel ...
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Visiting Toronto

By: Felix Gillat
After visiting Toronto you’ll get a feel for what it’s like to live in one of the largest metropolitan areas in Canada. As Toronto is the capital of Ontario it offers many different cultural experiences all year round ...
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Major Cities Not The Focus For Ecotourism

By: Clinton Maxwell..

In just a few short years, the ecotourism industry, if it can already be called that, has developed a regular revenue stream. Among the sources of income in addition to actual ecotourism travel, are Rufford Small ...
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